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Could State AGs use RICO to stop Ticket Scalpers and Bots?
THe Federal Trade Commision is taking a more aggressive stance against ticket scalpers and their use of bots. Could State Attorney Generals a use RICO to stop ticket scalpers and. Continue reading

Ghost Musicians and the Era of Perfect Fit Content on Streaming
AI-generated bands and ‘ghost musicians’ ir “ghost artists” are everywhere on Spotify playlists. Backed by a strategy known as Perfect Fit Content, these fictional acts are created to blend seamlessly. Continue reading

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: YouTube turns 10, adds Bandsintown • Spotify + Instagram • new Leadership Music prez • SoundEx pays $241M • VENU • UK Festivals Report • More
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‘This is the best time ever to be in the music business’
This is the best time ever to be in the music business, according to Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast. That narrative runs counter. Continue reading